As DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka stood in the equipment room at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on his first official day with the Browns, he had an unexpected guest stop in to pay him a visit.
DE Myles Garrett walked in to introduce himself to the newest member of the defensive line and fellow edge rusher. Tryon-Shoyinka's face lit up as the two shook hands and discussed cleat options.
"Man, it was special. That's the best defensive player in football right now, so having him in the building next to you and on the line of scrimmage, being able to pick his mind day-to-day. He was super welcoming and welcomed any questions that I had," Tryon-Shoyinka said. "Whatever I can learn from Myles, I'm going to be implementing that into my game."
Tryon-Shoyinka, who hit free agency when the new league year began on March 12, saw an opportunity to take the next step in his career with the Browns. As he weighed his options for where that next step could take place, Cleveland came on the radar because of the scheme and the chance to play in the attack-style defense under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.
"I knew I could just end up in a place where I would be able to just be myself and be free," Tryon-Shoyinka said. "Schwartz's defense is perfect for that and I'm super excited. We have expectations for me and for this defense. And it was a super enticing free agency marketplace and to play with a talent like Myles Garrett, who could say no to that?"
Tryon-Shoyinka spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Buccaneers after they drafted him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. During those four seasons, Tryon-Shoyinka played as both a linebacker and outside linebacker in their 3-4 system. While in Tampa, Tryon-Shoyinka recorded 138 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 35 quarterback hits, 15 sacks eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He started 45 of the 66 games he played with the Buccaneers.
"I had a great experience in Tampa," he said. "I wouldn't trade it for anything. Things happen for a reason, and I ended up in a great (place) like Cleveland. And I'm sure that with this scheme and everything that we have set in place, and I'm supposed to be here, and I know this is the place where I want to be. So, I'm definitely blessed."
The Browns newest additions in QB Kenny Pickett, DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and OT Cornelius Lucas toured CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in their official visits to Cleveland.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas and his family visit CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas signs his contract at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas visits CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on March 13, 2025.
As he makes the transition to a new team, he will also learn a new defensive scheme. During his four seasons in Tampa, they lined up in a 3-4 system, which placed him as an outside linebacker. With the Browns – who feature a 4-3 defense– Tryon-Shoyinka will be an on the edge.
Tryon-Shoyinka said he has some experience in 4-3 defense, both in high school and in college at Washington, he said in Tampa they had a 4-3 package they installed at times. But in their base 3-4 defense, he said he would read plays more where he would have to drop and have other responsibilities outside of the ball carrier. Now in a system built around a 4-3 defense will allow him to attack on every play and get off the ball.
He sees how his skillset can complement not only veteran players like Garrett and Ogbo Okoronkwo but also young players in Mike Hall Jr., Isaiah McGuire and Alex Wright in this type of defensive system.
On his first day, Tryon-Shoyinka said he sat down with Schwartz, and from their early conversations where he highlighted Schwartz's philosophy, fueled his excitement for what they can do as a defense in 2025.
"Just overall disruptiveness and athleticism. Length, speed, just running to the ball, ready to get it out at any moment and nonstop effort," Tryon-Shoyinka said. "Whether that's run, pass, run away, I'm going to go and I'm going fast. It's a going 100 miles-per-hour defense."
The Browns agreed to terms with Edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, who has appeared in 66 games with 45 starts for the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) covers a kick during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) enters the field during pregame introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 15 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau, left, runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrate his sack during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeat the Rams 16-13. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) enters the field during pregame introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) greets fans after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts with linebacker Devin White (45) after a defensive stop in the second half during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) drops back in coverage while watching the passer during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) looks on during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates a play against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) stretches out prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) runs during an NFL football game Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) reacts to the play against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works around Chicago Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) rushes the line during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) before an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) works against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry (72) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Linebacker (9) Joe Tryon-Shoyinka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after warming up before playing against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) pursues a play on defense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
